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LPP Revamps Used Clothing Collection Model with Wtórpol to Scale Circular Textile Operations

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TCF Post Desk · 4 min

  TCF POST Report Warsaw, Poland: LPP, one of Central Europe’s fastest-growing fashion retailers, has overhauled its in-store used-clothing collection programme by appointing textile-recovery specialist Wtórpol as its exclusive operational partner. The move strengthens the Polish apparel group’s circular economy strategy as new textile waste regulations drive a sharp increase in post-consumer garment collections. The … Read more

A 164-Year Journey from Ropemaker to Outerwear: Where Chinese Ownership May Lead Swiss Brand Mammut

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TCF Post Desk · 10 min

Mergers & Acquisitions · Outdoor Industry 7 min read Five years after Jacobs Capital took over a struggling icon, the 164‑year‑old ropemaker‑turned‑outdoor‑giant Mammut is being sold to CPE, a Beijing‑linked asset manager on a consumer‑brand buying spree — testing whether a Swiss heritage label can go global under Chinese ownership without losing its identity. TCF … Read more

HERMÈS H1 2026 PERFORMANCE: Solid Momentum Across Key Métiers

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TCF Post Desk · 3 min

TCF POST Analysis Paris: Hermès International reported a resilient financial and operational performance for the first half of (H1) 2026, reaching consolidated revenues of €8.2 billion. This represents an increase of 6% at constant exchange rates (and 2% at current exchange rates) compared to the same period in 2025. The growth momentum slightly accelerated in … Read more

Destruction of Unsold Apparel and Textiles: Implementation of EU Ban Starts with Large Companies

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TCF Post Desk · 2 min
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TCF POST Desk Starting Sunday, 19 July 2026, the European Union is launching a significant initiative to curb textile waste. Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), large companies will be officially prohibited from destroying unsold apparel, clothing accessories, and footwear. Key Details of the New Regulation Impact on the Industry This measure represents … Read more

European Bioeconomy Study: Consortium Calls for Urgent Shift to Bio-based Fibres & Fabrics

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TCF Post Desk · 5 min

TCF POST Special Report BRUSSELS — The global textile industry, a massive engine of consumption, is facing a structural crisis. With global fibre production has surged to 124 million tonnes in 2023—and projected at 160 million tonnes by 2030—the sector remains dangerously tethered to fossil-based synthetic fibres, which now account for 67% of total production. … Read more

RecyTube Project Demonstrates Viable Circular Economy Model for Textile Industry

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TCF Post Desk · 4 min

TCF POST Report KONRADSREUTH/HOF, Germany – The recently concluded “RecyTube” research project has marked a significant milestone in sustainable textile manufacturing, successfully demonstrating that production waste—previously destined for energy recovery or landfills—can be transformed into high-quality materials. Over two and a half years, a collaborative effort between Hof University of Applied Sciences, the textile manufacturer … Read more

Germany’s Inflation Cools to 2.3% as Clothing and Footwear Prices Dip

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TCF Post Desk · 1 min

TCF POST Report FRANKFURT – Germany’s inflationary pressure continued to ease in June 2026, with the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) decelerating to +2.3% year-on-year, down from +2.6% in May and +2.9% in April. Amid this broader cooling, the retail apparel sector showed notable resilience; prices for clothing and footwear posted a modest annual increase … Read more

EU’s New Textile Regime: How Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India Are Positioning

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TCF Post Desk · 4 min
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TCF POST Report As the European Union aggressively shifts its sustainability, traceability, and circularity mandates from voluntary corporate pledges into hard trade law, it views Asia’s three major garment sourcing destinations—Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India—as still requiring significant structural improvements, with each displaying distinct strengths and weaknesses. A newly released European Parliament briefing document, titled “EU … Read more

European Commission Urged to Update Textile Labelling Regulation with “Must-Have” Elements

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TCF Post Desk · 3 min
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TCF POST Desk Five influential European organizations have urged the European Commission (EC) to update key elements of the current Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR) to ensure it complements emerging EU textile policies. In a joint statement, the European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA), the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), the European Recycling Industries’ … Read more

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